Panels-Hey Pre-J Drivers. Submit a panel shot...

[scottfromiowa]

I love looking at everybody's panels to get ideas and see what everyone is doing/planning.  How about a big link with a panel shot (current) and discussing what your plans are for the future?  Post a new photo when you upgrade...or a mock up of what you want it to look like.  Should be a nice collection of Pre-J panels from OEM vintage to various themes on updating.  Will be a nice "go to" spot to view a bunch of panels...and follow-up with PM to owner if they did something you really like/or are thinking about undertaking...I look forward to seeing everybody's "inside".

Scott

[N207LS]

here is mine, redone in 2009

[aschardt]

Not a full shot, but you get the idea.  Cut off on the left is a JPI 700, turn and bank, and airspeed, mag switch, etc, on the right the suction guage, elt indicator, master switch, etc. 

 

 

[flight2000]

Here's my current arrangement. 

More changes are coming in February.  I have a UBG-16, FP-5L, and an STEC-30 w/GPSS going in.  Probably going to add a vertical compass card as well.  I wanted the Aspen, but that will have to wait for a little longer. 

The yokes are also going out for powder coating once all of the necessary holes are drilled for the A/P and new PTT switches.

Brian

[N6752U]

This was my personal effort at a panel, it is a one piece flat panel mounted verticaly and on rubber isolators in my "63" C model. Additional features include ring lighting and silk screened labeling.

 

 

[flight2000]

Quote: N6752U

This was my personal effort at a panel, it is a one piece flat panel mounted verticaly and on rubber isolators in my "63" C model. Additional features include ring lighting and silk screened labeling.

[pilot716]

How about some suggestions for replacing this panel, If I go ahead and purchase this 70' 20F! new clean panel with GNS430w & STEC A/P? what ya think!

[Espeed]

This isn't a great shot, but was all that I had on hand.  It already had the 201 style updated panel and yokes when I bought it, I am getting ready to yank the 170 and Loran and replace with a 430 WAAS.

[eaglebkh]

Here are some full panel shots, before and after, of my '64 E.  I like the "clean" look,  The co-pilot side looks bare, but there is room for JPI-730 in the near future.  I currently suction-mount my Garmin over there, though I like the idea of mounting it on the center post.

Still to come:  430W and JPI-730

Also, for anyone looking for ideas on mounting switches on factory yokes, check out my A/P switches.

[rob]

Here's my 65C.

Panel includes: Aspen Pro 1000 PFD, S-Tec 30, EI UBG-16 & FP-5L, Garmin 340, 430W, SL30, 327, and Aera.

[eldeano]

Basic six pack and Garmin IFR stack, all installed by a previous owner.  I want to get an engine analyzer and an autopilot in the future. That would make me .

[eaglebkh]

Quote: eldeano

Basic six pack and Garmin IFR stack, all installed by a previous owner.  I want to get an engine analyzer and an autopilot in the future. That would make me .

[eldeano]

Quote: eaglebkh

Eldeano,

Do you have a VOR receiver?  I didn't see one and wondered if you filed IFR without one?

[Steve65E-NC]

Some modification or port panal layout

[DaV8or]

Quote: eaglebkh

Here are some full panel shots, before and after, of my '64 E.  I like the "clean" look,  The co-pilot side looks bare, but there is room for JPI-730 in the near future.  I currently suction-mount my Garmin over there, though I like the idea of mounting it on the center post.

Still to come:  430W and JPI-730

Also, for anyone looking for ideas on mounting switches on factory yokes, check out my A/P switches.

[calavi]

Here is my 201 style panel in my 62' M20C

[flight2000]

Quote: DaV8or

Interesting that you chose to ditch the KX-125 over the KX-155. Not saying it's wrong, just curious because I now own a KX-125 and have little experience with it. Is it less reliable than a KX-155? Also, I noticed you ditched your vacuum annunciator lights and put in a 1" vacuum gauge. Did this require a field approval? While the vacuum gauge is TSO'd, it is a modification of the type certificate and so might require some sort of paperwork blah, blah, blah, no?

[eaglebkh]

Quote: DaV8or

Interesting that you chose to ditch the KX-125 over the KX-155. Not saying it's wrong, just curious because I now own a KX-125 and have little experience with it. Is it less reliable than a KX-155? Also, I noticed you ditched your vacuum annunciator lights and put in a 1" vacuum gauge. Did this require a field approval? While the vacuum gauge is TSO'd, it is a modification of the type certificate and so might require some sort of paperwork blah, blah, blah, no?

[AlexR]

Here is mine.  Currently working on an alternate install for the Garmin 496.  Want to get it off the yoke....

[flight2000]

Quote: AlexR

Here is mine.  Currently working on an alternate install for the Garmin 496.  Want to get it off the yoke....

[AlexR]

Quote: flight2000

Wow, love those yokes!

Try the center post mount for the 496.  I recently moved mine and now wonder why I went a year before moving it.

Brian

edit: Now I see the vertical card would have to be moved up a little higher on the post to get the 496 below it.  It'll be interesting to see what you come up with.

[scottfromiowa]

W.O.W, some REALLY nice panels!  My personal favorite is aschardt.  That is one well equipped bird...but many that are really significantly upgraded from OEM.  Keep 'em coming.  Scott

[Urs_Wildermuth]

Here is my 1965 M20C. It came with what you see here, pic is by the previous owner.

Recently, the Transponder got replaced with a TRIG TT31, for European requirements of Mode S. I decided on the Trig in order to have ADS-B while I was at it and also because it is by far the most economical.I am very happy with it. All the other installations were done pre-purchase.

I am looking to install an autopilot, for I do want to travel regularly with 3-4 hour legs. I notice that most of you who have an AP have a STEC-30 installed? What are your experiences? I think it is basically the only AP approved for the "C" other than the Brittain ones. The alternative I am considering is getting a Brittain Heading Hold/Select (TruFlite?) and an S-TEC Altitude hold or pitch channel (System 60 Alt), combined with an Aspen at a later stage. Opinions would be appreciated, also on any other AP's installed. 

As I just went through a full engine overhaul these things will have to wait a bit, but they'll get done eventually

[yellowjacket]

Here is a picture of the left side panel of my SWTA 201 style instrument panel. This is in my 68 M20F. It has a Garmin 430WAAS, Aspen PFD, STec 30A, JPI 700 with fuel flow, a KX-155, Garmin 340 audio panel and a yoke mounted Garmin 496 for weather. All the round gage instruments have Nu Lites. It is a very good layout and a real good IFR platform. I installed the instrument panel in 1999 with the help of my A&P/IA and Tim Mathison of Gann Aviation installed the Aspen, 430 WAAS, audio panel and STEC autopilot in 2009.

 

Jim

[GXPD]

Present panel left and right and concept for upgrading to Aspens. Last picture shows mounding of Garmin and AV80r Ace on right side.  Although the Ace is a super GPS, I haven't quite given up on the Garmin yet.